Postgraduate certificate Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI) for Functionally Diverse People

With this program, Psychologists will acquire theoretical and practical skills to work with children, adolescents, adults and elderly people with different types of disabilities. All the interventions in the areas of health, education and the social sphere will be addressed, including those that involve animals whose purpose is to contribute to the therapeutic, social and educational improvement of people. The syllabus is oriented toward obtaining results in a comprehensive training framework, which encompasses theoretical and practical aspects of AAI in society.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

6 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price

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The world's largest faculty of psychology”

Introduction to the Program

This is your opportunity to specialize in a booming field within Psychology and take your knowledge to the next level”

Animal-Assisted Therapies are an alternative treatment for people suffering from certain psychological conditions such as anxiety, depression or phobias. Dogs, horses and some farm animals are currently being of great help in creating synergistic and balanced relationships that help people in overcoming various conditions. In this sense, and given their high degree of effectiveness, TECH has designed this training to instruct psychologists in the correct design and implementation of this type of therapy, always ensuring the well-being of both patients and animals.

This high-level program develops the necessary competencies in managing different disabilities that can be addressed with AAI and it delves deeper into rehabilitation, re-education and social integration processes. The benefits of AAI will be analyzed, interventions designed to improve cognitive, physical or social functioning, which compliment conventional therapies, will be analyzed in depth. Students will assess the precautions and contraindications to be taken into account in the use of AAI.

All this in a 100% online update program, which will allow students to increase their professional knowledge and grow as psychologists while balancing their studies with the rest of their activities. Thus, professionals will be able to grow and position themselves in the field without leaving aside any aspect of their life.

Psychologists must continue learning to adapt to new developments in the field”

This Postgraduate certificate in Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI) for Functionally Diverse People contains the most complete and up-to-date academic program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

Practical cases presented by experts in Animal-Assisted Therapies
The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
Breakthroughs in Animal-Assisted Therapies
Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be used to improve learning
Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Animal-Assisted Therapies
Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

As it is an online program, you can study wherever and whenever you want. All you need is a device with an Internet connection”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field of psychology, who bring their experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading communities and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide professionals with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training program designed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in Animal-Assisted Therapies.

Welcome to the Postgraduate certificate that will help you achieve your professional goals and position yourself as a leading Psychologist"

Invest in knowledge and differentiate yourself from the competition by taking this complete academic program"

Why study at TECH?

TECH is the world’s largest online university. With an impressive catalog of more than 14,000 university programs available in 11 languages, it is positioned as a leader in employability, with a 99% job placement rate. In addition, it relies on an enormous faculty of more than 6,000 professors of the highest international renown.

Study at the world's largest online university and guarantee your professional success. The future starts at TECH”

The world’s best online university according to FORBES

The prestigious Forbes magazine, specialized in business and finance, has highlighted TECH as “the world's best online university” This is what they have recently stated in an article in their digital edition in which they echo the success story of this institution, “thanks to the academic offer it provides, the selection of its teaching staff, and an innovative learning method aimed at educating the professionals of the future”

A revolutionary study method, a cutting-edge faculty and a practical focus: the key to TECH's success.

The most complete study plans on the university scene

TECH offers the most complete study plans on the university scene, with syllabuses that cover fundamental concepts and, at the same time, the main scientific advances in their specific scientific areas. In addition, these programs are continuously being updated to guarantee students the academic vanguard and the most in-demand professional skills. In this way, the university's qualifications provide its graduates with a significant advantage to propel their careers to success.

TECH offers the most comprehensive and intensive study plans on the current university scene.

A world-class teaching staff

TECH's teaching staff is made up of more than 6,000 professors with the highest international recognition. Professors, researchers and top executives of multinational companies, including Isaiah Covington, performance coach of the Boston Celtics; Magda Romanska, principal investigator at Harvard MetaLAB; Ignacio Wistumba, chairman of the department of translational molecular pathology at MD Anderson Cancer Center; and D.W. Pine, creative director of TIME magazine, among others.

Internationally renowned experts, specialized in different branches of Health, Technology, Communication and Business, form part of the TECH faculty.

A unique learning method

TECH is the first university to use Relearning in all its programs. It is the best online learning methodology, accredited with international teaching quality certifications, provided by prestigious educational agencies. In addition, this disruptive educational model is complemented with the “Case Method”, thereby setting up a unique online teaching strategy. Innovative teaching resources are also implemented, including detailed videos, infographics and interactive summaries.

TECH combines Relearning and the Case Method in all its university programs to guarantee excellent theoretical and practical learning, studying whenever and wherever you want.

The world's largest online university

TECH is the world’s largest online university. We are the largest educational institution, with the best and widest online educational catalog, one hundred percent online and covering the vast majority of areas of knowledge. We offer a large selection of our own degrees and accredited online undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. In total, more than 14,000 university degrees, in eleven different languages, make us the largest educational largest in the world.

TECH has the world's most extensive catalog of academic and official programs, available in more than 11 languages.

Google Premier Partner

The American technology giant has awarded TECH the Google Google Premier Partner badge. This award, which is only available to 3% of the world's companies, highlights the efficient, flexible and tailored experience that this university provides to students. The recognition as a Google Premier Partner not only accredits the maximum rigor, performance and investment in TECH's digital infrastructures, but also places this university as one of the world's leading technology companies.

Google has positioned TECH in the top 3% of the world's most important technology companies by awarding it its Google Premier Partner badge.

The official online university of the NBA

TECH is the official online university of the NBA. Thanks to our agreement with the biggest league in basketball, we offer our students exclusive university programs, as well as a wide variety of educational resources focused on the business of the league and other areas of the sports industry. Each program is made up of a uniquely designed syllabus and features exceptional guest hosts: professionals with a distinguished sports background who will offer their expertise on the most relevant topics.

TECH has been selected by the NBA, the world's top basketball league, as its official online university.

The top-rated university by its students

Students have positioned TECH as the world's top-rated university on the main review websites, with a highest rating of 4.9 out of 5, obtained from more than 1,000 reviews. These results consolidate TECH as the benchmark university institution at an international level, reflecting the excellence and positive impact of its educational model.” reflecting the excellence and positive impact of its educational model.”

TECH is the world’s top-rated university by its students.

Leaders in employability

TECH has managed to become the leading university in employability. 99% of its students obtain jobs in the academic field they have studied, within one year of completing any of the university's programs. A similar number achieve immediate career enhancement. All this thanks to a study methodology that bases its effectiveness on the acquisition of practical skills, which are absolutely necessary for professional development.

99% of TECH graduates find a job within a year of completing their studies.

Postgraduate Certificate in Animal-Assisted Intervention in Population with Functional Diversity

Animal-assisted intervention (AAI) is a therapeutic discipline that uses animals to improve the quality of life of people. This technique has been used in various fields, from physical rehabilitation to improving the emotional state of people. At TECH Global University, we understand the importance of AAI in the population with functional diversity, and we have created an academic program specialized in this area. Our Postgraduate Certificate in Animal Assisted Intervention in Population with Functional Diversity is designed to train professionals who work with people with disabilities to apply this technique in their daily work. The Postgraduate Certificate is taught online, which allows the student to follow the classes from anywhere and at any time. In addition, online classes offer the advantage of greater flexibility, as students can adapt their study schedules to their personal and professional needs.

Earn a psychology degree in Animal Assisted Intervention.

At TECH Global University, we ensure that our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to apply AAI to functionally diverse population effectively. Throughout the Postgraduate Certificate, students will gain knowledge about the theoretical and practical principles of AAI, learn about the different species of animals that can be used in therapy sessions, and become familiar with the different intervention approaches in AAI. In summary, our Postgraduate Certificate in AAI in populations with functional diversity is the perfect choice for professionals who work in the field of psychology and wish to improve their skills and knowledge. Online classes offer the flexibility to adapt to your personal and professional needs, while our practice-focused educational approach ensures that our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively apply AAI in a diverse population.